Friday: Day in photos - Malaysia

The swearing-in of a new chief minister in Malaysia's Perak state brought out nearly 3,000 anti-government protesters, who were blocked by police when they attempted to march on the minister's palace.

The swearing-in of a new chief minister in Malaysia's Perak state brought out nearly 3,000 anti-government protesters, who were blocked by police when they attempted to march on the minister's palace. (Saeed Khan / AFP / Getty Images)

The swearing-in of a new chief minister in Malaysia's Perak state brought out nearly 3,000 anti-government protesters, who were blocked by police when they attempted to march on the minister's palace.